• Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. You can also line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.

Prepare the topping:

• In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour this mixture into the bottom of your prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring. This creates a beautiful and colorful base for the cake.

Make the cake batter:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.

Assemble the cake:

• Pour the cake batter over the arranged pineapple slices in the cake pan, spreading it out evenly.

Bake the cake:

• Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top.

Cool and flip:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Place a plate over the pan and flip it over. Gently remove the pan to reveal the beautiful caramelized pineapple topping.